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P899 JOT

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,325 mi
Last recorded132,325 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 JOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 132,325 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise windscreen swept zone "a" has a crack in lower edge but only obscuring the view of the bonnet and not the road

Fail 16 Jul 2013 132,325 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 124,475 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 124,475 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 116,154 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 114,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 113,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 111,078 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 105,870 miles

O/S/F Chassis corroding

rear silencer corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2006 101,400 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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P899 JOT is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 114,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P899 JOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P899 JOT registered?

P899 JOT is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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